L-Phenylalanine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride

This ester salt of phenylalanine is an aromatic derivative with amino-acid oxygen function, classified in HTS 2922.49.30.00 as per additional U.S. note 3 and chapter note 3(A). Used in peptide synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.49Same rate: 31.5%

If not listed in note 3

Other aromatic amino-acid esters fall in preceding subheading if outside note 3 scope.

2924.21Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If amide rather than ester

Amides of amino-acids classified under heading 2924.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify ester as classified with parent acid per note 3(A/B); provide salt analysis

• Pitfall: declaring as separate inorganic salt